Chicken-Tasso-Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Tasso is a spicy smoked cut of pork or beef popular in many Cajun dishes.

Ingredients

4 pounds skinned and boned chicken thighs

1 pound andouille or smoked sausage

1 pound tasso or smoked ham

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 medium onions, chopped

2 large green bell peppers, chopped

2 large celery ribs, chopped

4 large garlic cloves, minced

4 (32-oz.) boxes chicken broth

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Hot cooked rice

Garnishes: sliced green onions, filé powder

How to Make It

Step 1

Cut first 3 ingredients into bite-size pieces. Place in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook, stirring often, 20 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Wipe out Dutch oven with paper towels.

Step 2

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 25 minutes or until mixture is a dark mahogany.

PaminVA's Review

Soraya's Review

Outstanding!!! Easy to follow recipe. This is my first time making gumbo and I added both smoked and andouille sausages,habanero peppers instead of crushed red peppers and okra. It was super delicious. I will definitely save this to my favorites...